Does Discord have a self-serve ad platform?

Discord does not run a feed-style ad auction. Its paid placements are Quests (watch-to-earn video plus reward art), Server Discovery and directory listings, and sponsored promo cards. This tool covers the creative specs for those surfaces.

What size is a Discord Quest video?

Quest videos are 1920 by 1080 pixels, 16:9, exported as MP4 (H.264) or MOV up to 500 MB. Most run 15 to 30 seconds, with the watch-reward typically unlocking after the first 15 seconds.

What are the dimensions for Quest reward art?

Quest reward art is a 1:1 square at 1024 by 1024 pixels, usually a transparent PNG so the cosmetic or item renders cleanly on Discord's dark reward sheet. Keep the subject centred.

What size is a Server Discovery banner?

A Server Discovery banner is 1920 by 1080 pixels, 16:9, up to 10 MB. The server name and member count overlay the lower band, so avoid text-heavy art near the bottom of the frame.

Why do my Discord creatives get cropped at the corners?

Quest tiles and directory cards render with rounded corners and small display sizes, so the very edges can be masked or compressed. Keep logos and key art centred and clear of the outer 5 to 10 percent of the frame.

Discord Ad Spec Reference

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Discord’s advertising lives in Quests, Server Discovery, and directory surfaces rather than a scrolling feed, so its creative specs differ from other platforms. This reference collects the recommended resolution, aspect ratio, file limits, and copy caps for each placement, and includes a live counter for your title or description.

How it works

Each Discord ad surface has its own native canvas and copy limit. The tool maps the placement you select to its recommended spec:

Quest video        = 1920 × 1080  (16:9, MP4/MOV, ≤500 MB, 15–30s)
Quest tile / hero  = 1280 × 720   (16:9, PNG/JPG, ≤5 MB)
Quest reward art   = 1024 × 1024  (1:1, transparent PNG, ≤5 MB)
Discovery banner   = 1920 × 1080  (16:9, PNG/JPG, ≤10 MB)
Directory card     = 512 × 288    (16:9, PNG/JPG, ≤8 MB)

The copy checker counts the characters of your title or description and compares them against the selected placement’s limit, turning red the moment you go over. Because most of these surfaces render with rounded corners and overlay bars, the key rule is to keep logos and focal art centred.

Tips and notes

Export Quest videos at full HD 16:9 with captions baked in or available — much of the watch happens muted. For static art, design to the exact canvas rather than scaling up a smaller image, since Discord re-compresses on upload. Keep the server name and member-count overlay zone at the bottom of Discovery banners clear of important detail, and verify copy against the live counter here before you submit so nothing is truncated.